Metsovo Lung Outside Metsovo
| Autor: | Nikos Saratzis, George Dascalopoulos, Stavros H. Constantopoulos, Konstantine Sideris, Panayotis Theodoracopoulos |
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| Rok vydání: | 1991 |
| Předmět: |
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Pathology medicine.medical_specialty Lung business.industry Environmental exposure Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine medicine.disease medicine.disease_cause Ophiolite Asbestos medicine.anatomical_structure Chrysotile medicine Tremolite Mesothelioma High incidence Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | Chest. 99:1158-1161 |
| ISSN: | 0012-3692 |
| Popis: | Endemic PCs and high incidence of malignant mesothelioma from household use of asbestos have been reported in Metsovo in northwestern Greece (“Metsovo lung”). In the present study, we present similar findings in six more areas of Greece. Like Metsovo, all these areas are located within ophiolite belts. Like Metsovo, material similar to “Metsovo whitewash” has been used for various domestic uses. Asbestos fibers (chrysotile, antigorite and tremolite) were found in three of the six areas. Also, in two, MPM has been diagnosed. These findings suggest that “Metsovo lung” occurs in several areas of Greece and has similar etiology and epidemiology. (Chest 1991; 99:1158-61) |
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